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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.22, 431.98 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.22, 431.98 and 239.40 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.22 : 431.98 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.22/431.98 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.22x = 431.98 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.22x = 103,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,416.01/313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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